Available 6 days a week.
Thousands of Willand locals protected.
Free NHS or Private service (£21.95).
No appointment required.
Pop-in or book online today!
Cristina Alonso-Sanchez
SUPERINTENDENT PHARMACIST,
PCN LEAD CULM VALLEY.
High blood pressure is associated with strokes, heart attacks. We can measure your blood pressure and explain the results and refer you if necessary.
We provide a high quality medicine supply and care-home support service. Reliable deliveries and professional support. Speak to us today.
NHS PHARMACY CONTRACEPTION SERVICE (PCS)
Access routine oral contraception for the first time or as a repeat request, direct from our Pharmacy.
Patients may have difficulty knowing which medicines to take and when. Our dossett box service can help avoid confusion and prevent mishaps.
We offer free NHS and private three or five day-after treatments. No appointment is required and we have chaperones available if required.
Head lice causes children/parents great anxiety and great discomfort. We can provide advice on the best way to rid yourself of this distressing condition
We provide the NHS seasonal flu jab free of charge to qualifying patients as well as a competitively priced private service (£16.99). Takes just five minutes -5 minutes that could keep you out of hospital or even save your life. Protect yourself and those around you.
We provide a broad range of NHS support services - health checks, sexual health advice, weight control, alcohol support and much more.
Medication is less effective if not taken correctly. We offer a free and confidential review with the Pharmacist to help you get the most out of them.
You can now obtain prescription-strength medication for a range of common ailments, direct from your Pharmacist - No GP, prescription or appointment required.
Are you unwell and can't see your GP? We can help.
We ensure you receive the highest standards of care and prescription strength treatments we can supply will soon have you feeling better.
Pharmacy First is NHS-funded and is free if you're exempt from prescription charges and only the standard prescription fee if you're not exempt.
No more prolonged waits to be seen by a doctor
WHAT CONDITIONS ARE COVERED BY THIS SERVICE?
Sinusitis
Head congestion, facial pain, pressure, and runny nose for over 7 days
Sore throat
Pain or scratching sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands
Earache
Sudden and severe earache accompanied by fever, hearing loss, or difficulty sleeping.
Infected insect bites
Red, swollen, painful, or hot bites from insects like mosquitoes, bees, or spiders.
Impetigo
Contagious skin infection with red, crusty sores, usually around the mouth or nose.
Shingles
Painful rash with blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus, usually on one side of the body.
Urinary Infections ("Cystitis")
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women: Burning pain during urination, frequent urination, and urgency to urinate.
HOW TO ACCESS THE SERVICE:
Walk-ins to the pharmacy are welcome, or call for a phone person consultation. (Note: the Earache service can only be carried out if you attend the pharmacy)
You can purchase a pregnancy testing kits that are over 99% accurate that can tell you if you are pregnant upto four days before your first missed period.
It's not always easy to order and collect your prescriptions/medicines. Why not join our repeat prescription service, we'll take care of that for you.
We can prepare your prescription ready for collection and can even deliver fro free*
*As much as we would like to deliver to all that request this service, we do have some limitations. Help us to help you.
We dispense NHS, Private and Electronic prescriptions from any doctor registered in the UK. We dispense Vet prescriptions too!
ORDER YOUR REPEAT PRESCRIPTION NOW >
We've dispensed thousands of prescriptions for patients on our Repeat Prescription Ordering service. Join today and let us take the worry away.
Returning home after a stay in hospital can be a daunting. Let us help you settle back by supporting you with your use and understanding of your medication.
We can supply stoma products that are customised for a better fit; this in-turn ensures you get the best from the device. Speak to our Pharmacist today.
We dispense a range of appliances on NHS prescriptions. These include erectile pumps, catheters, stoma items, incontinence products and more.
Travelling abroad? We can supply malaria tablets without the need for a prescription. or a visit to the GP. Pop-in today no appointment is required.
We also stock a range of travel products including sun protection, insect repellants and more.
Protect yourself and those you care for. Our NHS funded flu vaccination requires no appointment. We provide a low-cost private service too.
Protect yourself, and those you care for - get your free, NHS-funded or private flu jab (£21.95), today. (Subject to stock availability)
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The list is not exhaustive and subject to change, speak to our team for more advice.
Our travel health pharmacist provides a FREE consultation on what you and your family need for a safe trip away. All destinations catered for. Pop-in or call to book a free appointment online today
Whether you're going on a family holiday, back-packing alone, travelling on corporate business or students on a gap year adventure, we can provide advice and treatments you can trust.
You can get altitude sickness if you travel to a high altitude too quickly. Breathing becomes difficult because you're not able to take in as much oxygen.
Altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness (AMS), can become a medical emergency if ignored.
Your age, sex or physical fitness do not affect your likelihood of getting altitude sickness.
Also, just because you may not have had it before, this does not mean you will not get it on another trip.
Our pharmacist can provide medication to prevent and treat the condition.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Cholera is an infection that can cause severe diarrhoea. You can catch cholera from:
The risk of getting it while travelling is very small.
It's mainly found in places without a clean water supply or modern sewage system, such as parts of Africa and Asia. The disease can be more serious in adults, particularly pregnant women and those who smoke.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Two doses at 0 and 6 weeks, given to children from 1 year of age and adults. Vaccine fully effective 6 weeks after the 2nd dose.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
Life long
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Diphtheria is vaccine preventable. Travellers should ensure that they have completed the national schedule of vaccines for life in the UK.
This means that by the mid teens, 5 doses of vaccine giving protection against diphtheria should have been received.
A vaccine is available to protect adults against diphtheria. This is a combination vaccine and also protects against tetanus and polio
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 Years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Hepatitis A is an infection spread mainly through food and water, but also from person to person, that affects the liver. Symptoms include mild fever, gastro-intestinal upset, nausea/vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Jaundice may also occur.
The combination vaccine is designed for the convenience of travellers who require protection against both hepatitis A and B.
Vaccination against hepatitis A is available for all MSM, regardless of whether they are travelling to or going to reside in areas of high or intermediate risk.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
See individual vaccines.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Malaria can have a life-changing impact on your health and can be fatal in some instances.
For some countries where malaria is a problem, tablets to prevent malaria (antimalarials) are recommended.
It is important to avoid being bitten as well as taking antimalarial tablets; no antimalarial tablets are 100% effective.
There are a range of different antimalarial tablets available, the particular choice depends on a number of factors including destination. how they are taken, age, weight and side effects; our travel health pharmacist can advise you on the most appropriate choice for you.
SYMPTOMS
Muscle pains, headache and vomiting., fatigue, abdominal pain, Fever,
MALARIA PREVENTION
Doxycycline, 100mg
Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), adult and child over 12 years, 100 mg once daily.
Atovaquone/proguanil
Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 1 week after leaving, adult and child over 40 kg, 1 tablet daily
Atovaquone/proguanil for children ("Malarone Paediatric")
Start 1–2 days before entering endemic area and continue for 1 week after leaving, Dose is adjusted according to childs weight. Body-weight over 40 kg use Malarone® (‘standard’) tablets
Proguanil (100mg)
Prefereably start 1 week before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), 200 mg once daily; Children - dose is weight dependent; over 13 years body-weight over 45 kg, adult dose
Lariam/Mefloquine
Start 2½ weeks before entering endemic area and continue for 4 weeks after leaving (see notes above), adult and child body-weight over 45 kg, 250 mg once weekly; Children - dose is weight dependent.
Preventing infection
Note information above is for guidance only, speak to our pharmacist for advice specific to you
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Japanese encephalitis is an infection spread through mosquito bites. It can cause headache, convulsions, encephalitis and meningitis.
Most people will have a mild illness with no or few symptoms but for those with severe disease around 30% can develop permanent neurological problems and around 30% will die from the disease.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Two doses at 0 and 28 days. Vaccine effective 7 days after 2nd dose.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
6 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
1 year
Jet lag is when your normal sleep pattern is disturbed after a long flight. Symptoms, which include include feeling tired, groggy, confused, and lethargic, usually improve within about 3 days as your body adjusts to the new time zone.
Simple lifestyle changes and / or prescription medication can help minimise the negative impacts of jet lag.
Melatonin a naturally occurring hormone helps control sleep. Speak to our travel health pharmacist for more advice.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
For travellers, there are two quadrivalent vaccines available, “polysaccharide” and “conjugate”– (they protect aginst four strains, A, C, W and Y): .
UK authorities recommend the use of the conjugate vaccine.
Our pharmacist can advise on the most suitable vaccine for you and your family
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single dose.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2-3 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
5 years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Polio is spread mainly through person to person contact (faecal-oral route) that can cause fever and lead to meningitis and paralysis.
Children normally receive polio vaccinations as part of the national schedule. Travellers should ensure that they have had a primary course of vaccine and receive a booster every 10 years if they are travelling to an area where diphtheria, tetanus or polio are considered high risk.
There may be additional vaccination and sometimes certificate requirements for travellers to endemic countries or countries reporting outbreaks.
A combination vaccine called Revaxis is available to protect adults against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 Years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Symptoms start with headache, fever, general weakness and numbness or tingling around the wound site. The disease progresses to muscle spasms, hydrophobia (fear of water) and convulsions.
Once symptoms of rabies develop, the infection is fatal. Human cases are usually due to dog bites but many animals can be infected, and a scratch or lick may be sufficient to transmite the disease.
The time from a rabies exposure to developing symptoms of rabies is usually between 20-60 days but may range from 5 days to 1 year.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
Three doses at 0, 7 and 28 days.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
1 month before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Tetanus toxin spreads through the bloodstream and can cause serious damage to the nervous system. Early symptoms of the disease include stiffness of the jaw muscles (lockjaw), difficulties swallowing and muscle spasms.
The disease can spread to affect more muscles in the body including the respiratory muscles. This can cause difficulties with breathing and death can occur if untreated.
Tetanus is included in the UK as part of the national schedule where 5 doses are given in childhood including a booster dose for teenagers.
Travellers should ensure that they have had a full primary course of vaccine and receive a booster every 10 years if they are travelling to an area where diphtheria, tetanus or polio are considered high risk and where access to post exposure treatment may be difficult.
A combination vaccine is available to protect adults against diphtheria, tetanus and polio.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
10 Years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Tick-borne encephalitis is spread through tick bites and can cause a flu-like illness, fever and headache or lead to meningitis and/or brain inflammation.
Most infections cause no symptoms. When symptoms do develop fever and a flu-like illness is followed by 2 -10 days of no symptoms, before inflammation of the central nervous system occurs with fever, headache and signs of meningitis and/or brain inflammation.
Severe disease can cause permanent neurological damage including behavioural/mood changes and reduced concentration. About 1 in 100 patients will die from TBE.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
3 doses at 0, 1 and 6 months.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
3 months before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
3 years
Travellers' diarrhoea is spread mainly through food and water, but also from person to person
Travellers’ diarrhoea is defined as passing 3 or more loose/watery bowel motions in 24 hours. It may be accompanied by any of the following symptoms; fever, tummy cramps, urgent need to pass bowel motion, nausea or vomiting.
Mild/Moderate cases: Less than 6 loose stools per day, oral rehydration sachets (with clean water) is usually sufficient tomanage the condition.
Severe travellers diahorrea:
If characterised when more than 6 diarrhoea stools are passed in 24 hours and cause incapacitation, or there is blood or mucous in the stool, or marked vomiting, fever, tummy pain, medical attention must be sought.
Antibiotics can be prescribed to help treat severe travellers diahorrea.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Typhoid causes systemic infection which may present as fever, headache, confusion and vague abdominal pain. Constipation is common in adults.
Typhoid vaccines do not confer complete protection so preventative measures as above are very important even when fully vaccinated.
The protection comes in the form of a vaccine or oral window capsule.
The vaccines offer some protection for three years, but do not protect against para-typhoid fever. Typhoid vaccines do not confer complete protection so preventative measures are very important even when fully vaccinated.
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single dose by injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
3 years
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Symptoms of the disease include sudden onset of fever, backache, generalised muscle pain, nausea, vomiting and jaundice
VACCINE DOSAGE:
A single injection.
WHEN DO I NEED TO GET VACCINATED
2 weeks before travel
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST
Life long
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All Travellers:
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Some Travellers:
Cholera, Diptheria, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Meningitis, MMR, Rabies, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
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Mind: mind.org.uk
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Anthony Nolan Trust: anthonynolan.org
Macmillan Cancer: macmillan.org.uk
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Willand Pharmacy, Linacre House, Gables Road,
Willand, EX15 2PL
Tel: 01884 32604
Email: pharmacy.fv548@nhs.net
Web: www.willandpharmacy.co.uk
Company Name:
AK Pharma T/A Willand Pharmacy
Company Registration Number:
1087385
Registered Office:
Linacre House, Gables Road,
Willand EX15 2PL
Pharmacy Registration Number:
1087385